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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living area

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel
Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and absolutely friendly staff. The location is ideal and within walking distance to great eats. I’ll definitely book here again. "
United States
Connie
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Kensington Motel
Exterior

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
3.0 star property
Kensington
The price is AU$722
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
View from property

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4.0 star property
22.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (571 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very clean. Would recommend it to my friends."
United States
Rickey
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
On the beach, beach towels

The Sands Motel

The Sands Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Kensington
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Staff very accommodating. Amazing beachfront."
Australia
Karene
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
The Sands Motel
Exterior

Top Hill House

Top Hill House
4.0 star property
15.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (15 reviews)
"This was an absolute treat to stay in, great location and friendly "
Australia
Thea
The price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Top Hill House
Property grounds

Kauri Villas

Kauri Villas
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (43 reviews)
"Lovely clean, comfortable villa, sorry we didn't have longer there to enjoy it more. Very friendly and helpful host and hostess - thank you"
Australia
Paul
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Kauri Villas
Indoor pool

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3.0 star property
Riverside, 2.1 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (628 reviews)
" Great place to stay"
Australia
Shaizal
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Lupton Lodge

Lupton Lodge
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (283 reviews)
"Charming property, quiet, spacious and comfortable. The included breakfast and the ordered gourmet dinner were superior! Friendly and knowledgeable owner. "
United States
Joan
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Lupton Lodge
Staircase

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei

Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4.0 star property
Onerahi, 7.1 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (229 reviews)
"Good experience staying at the hotel. Spacious clean room, beautiful view. Staff especially Raewyn was very helpful. Breakfast and restaurant is great too. Worth the price and overall a great stay. "
Australia
Mukul
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Reception

Lodge Bordeaux

Lodge Bordeaux
5.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (276 reviews)
"Excellent - very nice, well equipped room. Bonus was having a nice laundry room available as well."
United States
Gregory
The price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Lodge Bordeaux
Front of property

Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 star property
Whau Valley, 1.9 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (536 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good value for money."
Australia
Deeksha
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Kingswood Manor Motel
Executive Triple Room

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 star property
1.6 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"The room was compact but very clean and tidy Staff were very helpful to arrange after hours check-in for us. Would happily stay here again."
Australia
Leanne
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Studio | View from room

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei
3.5 star property
Whangarei Central, 1.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (307 reviews)
"Close to everything"
Australia
Robbie
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Quest Whangarei
Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Premier Ocean View Apart) | Balcony

Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous
4.0 star property
22.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"My wife and I have been to Pacific Rendezvous before and its a stunning place. "
Australia
Sean
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Pacific Rendezvous
Studio, Ground Floor

Continental Motel

Continental Motel
3.5 star property
Regent, 0.9 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (357 reviews)
"Good value good location, no fuss "
Australia
Marcia Kim
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Continental Motel
Exterior

Cherry Court Motor Lodge

Cherry Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (145 reviews)
"The front desk were extremely helpful. The room was good for the price but probably due for an upgrade."
Australia
Lorraine
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Cherry Court Motor Lodge
Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Motel Six

Motel Six
3.0 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (315 reviews)
"Good tidy Motel with friendly staff. A but dated but very tidy and comfortable. Good location. "
Australia
Shelley
The price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Motel Six
Outdoor pool

Discovery Settlers Hotel

Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 star property
Regent, 1.5 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (592 reviews)
"Very good place to stay. I always stay there when overnighting in Whangarei."
Australia
John
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Large Studio)

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge

Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"We had a great overnight stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly & helpful staff, close to the town basin & restaurants."
Australia
Narelle
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Corporate Studio

Pembrooke Motor Lodge

Pembrooke Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Regent, 1.3 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (126 reviews)
"Property in a great location "
Australia
Rob
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.

Parahaki

If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

Onerahi

While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.

Marsden Point

While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reotahi Bay and Mcleod Bay.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

8/10 Good
"Very clean, had everything we needed for our stay. Good free parking. Friendly staff."
Terry 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kensington?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Whangarei's Kensington neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Whangarei Quarry Gardens as part of your Kensington travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Kensington?
For your stay in Kensington, Kensington Motel is one of the top choices based on our traveller data. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix.
How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 6 Kensington hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Whangarei area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Kensington.
What is there to do around this Whangarei neighbourhood?
Whangarei Quarry Gardens is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Kensington. When you're sightseeing in Whangarei, Quarry Arts Centre and Old Library Arts Centre are also worth a stop.

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